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Vogler A ny day now, Susan Miller should be receiving an 81-year-old military footlocker that bears the name of her late father, Major Walter Joseph Daniels – a fi ghter pilot for the famous Flying Tigers during World War II. Wayne Riley, a history buff and collector who lives in Jasper, Ga., discovered the khaki green wooden trunk in a thrift store in his town and got excited when he realized it was used during World War II. “I could see the U.S. on the top cover and I knew immediately this was military,” Riley told The Saugus Advocate in a telephone interview this week. “Then when I saw it was made in World War II, I said to myself. ‘I got to have this.’ Then when I took it home, I noticed the name on the back. So, I googled ‘Walter Daniels’ and Janice’s (Jarosz) stories popped up on the computer screen. And that’s what got me really intrigued,” he said. Longtime Saugus writer and lifelong town resident Janice K. Jarosz had written a two-part series of articles titled “Walter Daniels – A quiet hero” back in 2019 which highlighted Daniels’ heroics with the Flying Tigers. (See related story.) “I loved it just for myself. It would have been a neat piece HERO | SEE PAGE 2 Whichever Way the Wind Blows Wayne Riley, a history buff who lives in Jasper, Ga., holds an 81-year-old military footlocker he found in a thrift shop in his town. After discovering it once belonged to Major Walter Joseph Daniels – a fi ghter pilot for the famous Flying Tigers during World War II, he shipped it to Saugus this week to the late hero’s family, where he says it belongs. Please see inside for more photos and stories about Daniels and the footlocker. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Carpenito Real Estate is proud to congratulate Lori Johnson As a Multi Million Dollar producer once again. Lori’s dedication to her profession has earned her this outstanding designation. 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If it weren’t for Janice’s articles, I wouldn’t know where to go with this,” he said. From the articles he had read, Riley knew Daniels was from Saugus and might possibly have relatives still living in town. Riley contacted Jim Mitchell, who is publisher of Advocate Newspapers, Inc, which owns four newspapers, including The Saugus Advocate. “Didn’t know if he has family still in your area,” Riley said in the message he left. “Any help would be appreciated,” he said. Connecting with Daniels’ family The Advocate Newspapers Publisher Mitchell referred the message to The Saugus Advocate, which was able to locate an immediate family member – Daniels’ daughter, Susan Miller. The Saugus Advocate acted as an intermediary, putting Miller in touch with Riley. “How special it was for her and her family, that after all these years, something like this turned up,” Riley said. “I’m just glad that we were $3.99 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 able to get in touch with a member of the family and were able to connect. Susan called one afternoon, and she seemed real excited and said the rest of the family was looking forward to getting it,” he said. Riley said he went ahead and shipped the footlocker with anticipated arrival of today (Friday, Feb. 3). Riley didn’t serve in the miliMajor Walter Daniels in his flight gear (Photo Courtesy to The Saugus Advocate by Edward Moore) A photo of the late Major Walter Joseph Daniels’ badly shotup aircraft after it crash-landed. (Photo Courtesy to The Saugus Advocate by Edward Moore) Walter Daniels’ name on the footlocker (Photo Courtesy to The Saugus Advocate by Wayne Riley) tary, but says he’s very patriotic. His late father was a career military man, serving with the U.S. Army in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. One mystery that Riley said he would have loved to solve is how a military footlocker used by a pilot in Texas wound up in Georgia. Also, he wonders how many hands touched the footlocker over the years. “I’m pretty excited and can’t wait for it to get here,” Miller said. “I’m so gratified that he [Riley] did this research and did all of his homework. It’s just incredible to be getting this after all these years,” she said. “We had an interesting conversation. He learned that there was another name on the footlocker and that it was common for footlockers to be given to other people.” “Like part of Walter Daniels coming home,” Janice Jarosz, who wrote the articles that caught Riley’s attention on the Internet, said she was happy to learn that the footlocker was headed to Saugus. “It’s like a part of Walter Daniels coming home,” Jarosz said. “It represents him, and it’s so wonderful for something like this to be happening,” she said. Jarosz has fond memories of as a 15-year-old girl waiting on customers at the old Godfried’s Bakery. “He looked like he just stepped out of a magazine,” Jarosz recalled. “He had a full length coat and a black hat. He was always dapper, always polite, always nice and always a gentleman,” she said. “I knew he was a big hero. He was very popular in town. He worked for the town as a building inspector.” One former Saugus resident recalled a favorite Walter Daniels story from his teenage days. “I met Mr. Daniels when I was 14 while I was going to Essex Agricultural School,” George Brown recalled in a 2017 interview with The Saugus Advocate. “I wanted to build a greenhouse on the side of my father’s garage. My father told me I would need a building permit. I walked into his office, big as life, and I said, ‘Mr. Daniels, I need a building permit.’ He said to me, ‘You tell your dad to go ahead and build it and if he has any problems, to call me,’” Brown said. “Mr. Daniels was an uncle of a friend of mine. The Daniels were a large family here in SauHERO | SEE PAGE 5 ׉ 7cassandra://dRsiqwuwh5pzc6gTxVmrmBmXD1GqjLSHetsKjdF1fGk)`̰c>H$sn׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Page 3 Walter Daniels – A Quiet Hero By Janice K. Jarosz (Editor’s Note: Wayne Riley, of Jasper, Ga., contacted The Advocate Newspapers, Inc., parent company of The Saugus Advocate, early last month after reading this 1999 two-part series written by longtime Saugus writer and lifelong town resident Janice K. Jarosz on the Internet. It was part of the research he did to find out about Walter J. Daniels, the World War II hero from Saugus, who once owned the footlocker he recently purchased in a Georgia thrift store. Mrs. Jarosz, a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate, gave permission for the articles she wrote – published in the now-defunct Saugus Advertiser on March 29 and April 4, 2019 – to be reprinted in this week’s paper.) I n 1993, singer David Bowie wrote a song about wanting to be a hero, “just for one day.” He sang, “We can be heroes if just for one day.” The late Walter Daniels, of Saugus, was a genuine hero for most of his life, but it was only years later that his family learned of his war record as a pilot for the famous “Flying Tigers.” A dedicated family man, community leader, and loyal friend to many, Walter’s family thought they knew all about him for a long time. They knew that he served during World War II but never shared with them the true extent of his career. That was until a chance meeting at a reunion with his war buddies when his family learned of the late Walter’s “Flying Tiger’s” war record. Walter was born at home, in the Cliftondale section of town into a large family of 11 children. There was Frank, Bill, John, Laurence, Charles, Carol, Dorothy, Gertrude, Millie, and Alice. His younger years were spent much the same as most of us; he helped in the care of his brothers and sisters, played football for Saugus High School and graduated in 1931. After school, he worked at various jobs for several years and eventually enlisted in the Army Air Force on Jan. 16, 1942. He received his wings in Texas and underwent extensive combat training in Kracki [Karachi], India. After his tour of duty, Walter was discharged from the service on Nov. 30, 1945, and returned to Saugus. The war had ended, and Walter was ready to start a new life. At approximately the same time in another part of the world, Virginia Linehan, a young and beautiful girl who was soon to be married, was concerned for her girlfriend, also named Virginia, who was going through an engagement breakup. Virginia suggested that they go out for the evening in the hopes of cheering up her heartbroken friend. Virginia took her to the Oceanview Ballroom in Revere, which is now known as Wonderland Ballroom. In the ’40s, the most popular form of entertainment and the best way to spend time was dancing, and both girls loved to dance! Even in her later years, Virginia could still feel the tap on her shoulder as she sat watching other couples dance by. It was when she turned to see who it was that she first laid eyes on her soon-to-be husband, Walter. He was handsome, a great dancer, and as Virginia often said, “he just literally swept me off my feet.” Within two years they were married and eventually settled in Saugus. Several years later, the couple purchased a home on Pleasant Street and three chilWorld War II hero Walter Daniels, of Saugus, was a decorated fighter pilot with Chennault’s Flying Tigers in the China-Burma-India Theater. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Saugonian Walter Daniels died on Dec. 10, 1977. But his spirit lives on in a military footlocker that a Georgia man bought and decided to ship to his family in Saugus. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) dren, Walter, Jr., Laurence, and Susan completed the family. Sadly, a terrible tragedy struck the family in 1958 when their 4-year-old son Laurence was killed in an accident. Young Laurence was named in memory of his father’s brother, who was killed in World War II at 19 years of age. For approximately six years, Walter served as an MDC policeman. He eventually took the civil service exam for the position of building inspector for the town of Saugus, and after topping the list, Town Manager John Stinson appointed him to the position. Mr. Daniels served as building inspector for 10 years and during his tenure, the town was hit with several large fires, one being the former high school in Saugus Center. He coordinated the disaster response, was in charge of the cleanup and oversaw the renovation of the addition that was spared. All of this was accomplished without much fanfare, but the stress of the job took its toll. 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After graduation she plans to study government policy. “Amani is a remarkable individual who excels in everything she does while being a kind and caring person. She has a competitive spirit, and she has achieved great success throughout her time in high school,” said Superintendent Riccio. Benouardia is a student mentor, a founding member of the Essex Tech Debate Team, a member of the Math Team, mentor for the Integration Learning Program and a member of Essex Tech’s student-led diversity group, U-ACT. She also volunteers for numerous organizations outside of school. When Benouardia was a sophomore, she presented an Integration Academy project recap to the Essex Tech School Committee. “Amani is a tremendous asset to the Essex Tech community,” said Principal Shannon Donnelly. “Most importantly, Amani takes care of those around her. Whether she is looking out for a younger student, a friend or even a teacher, she will advocate for others and work to make any situation better for them. 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T he Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) presents “The Comedy of Errors,” one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays. Performances are the first two weekends of March 2023. “The Comedy of Errors” is a farce about two sets of identical twins who were separated in a shipwreck shortly after birth. Now adults, Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in the town of Ephesus, which happens to be where their long-lost twins, Antipholus of Ephesus and Dromio of Ephesus, live. When the Syracusan twins encounter the friends and families of their siblings, a series of mishaps based on mistaken identity result in wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of the Ephesian twins and false accusations of infidelity, theft, madness and demonic possession. Eventually it all gets sorted out! TCS is pleased to have Waltham resident Francine Davis as the director of the show, and a troupe of talented actors from all over the North Shore of Massachusetts. TCS welcomes some performers new to the group: Reading resident Bryan Deroo as Antipholus of Syracuse, Ryan Marchant from Arlington as Antipholus of Ephesus, Amanda Flicop of Malden as Adriana, David Lee Vincent of Newburyport as the Duke, Roland “Boot” Boutwell of Winchester as Egeon, Shelove Duperior of Malden as the Courtesan and Olga Karasik-Updike of Newbury as the Foreign Merchant. TCS welcomes some returning veterans of its stage to the show: Billy Jenkins of Stoneham as Dromio of Ephesus, Vi Patch of Wakefield as Dromio of Syracuse, John Leonard of Andover as the Map Seller, Kaycee Renee Wilson of Brighton as Luciana, Kathy Rapino of Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Bryan Deroo as Antipholus of Syracuse and Olga Karasik-Updike as the Foreign Merchant practice their sword fi ghting, in rehearsal for William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors.” The play will be presented by the Theatre Company of Saugus on March 3-4-5 & 10-11-12 at the American Legion Post in Saugus. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Larry Segel) Saugus as the Abbess, Larry Segel of Winthrop as Angelo and Sherri Wilcauskas of Middleton as Nell. Lauren Lyon of Natick is the stage manager. Per formances of “ The Comedy of Errors” are on March 3-4-5 and 10-11-12, 2023, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and at Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets purchased at the door are $22-$24. Tickets purchased in advance are $19-$21, online at TCSaugus. org/tickets. The venue is the American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus, Mass. The performance space is not wheelchair accessible, but it does feature a bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Snacks and raffle tickets are available for purchase before the show and during intermission. For more information, see the TCS website at TCSaugus.org. Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code COVID Safety Policy Update Although policies about wearing masks have been loosening up in many places, in theaters we still must ensure the safety of our patrons, members, actors and crew by minimizing the risk of contagion. The TCS home at the Saugus American Legion is not large and social distancing is not possible. Therefore, we will continue to require our audience to wear masks inside (unless actively eating or drinking), although we are no longer asking the audience for proof of vaccination at the door. All the cast members of our shows are vaccinated, will be masked during rehearsals and will be tested prior to performances. About the Theatre Company of Saugus TCS, founded in 1968, is the community theatre serving Saugus, Mass., and surrounding towns. In most years TCS presents four shows, including plays and musicals, and a summer youth theatre workshop. In May 2022 TCS presented the musical “Spring Awakening” to sold-out audiences. It received the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theaters (EMACT ) Di st ingui shed Achievement and Special Honors (DASH) award for Best Choreography and was nominated for 10 other awards. The TCS production of “Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” in 2019 was the recipient of EMACT DASH Outstanding Achievement Awards for a Musical in almost every possible category, including Best Show, Direction, Musical Direction, Choreography and Ensemble Cast. 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The center likes to recognize the Seniors Birthdays on the last day of the month with a collective birthday celebration. They receive a free lunch, cake, ice cream and a souvenir group photo. B December Birthdays: Pictured from left to right are Betty Dormer, Clara Cotta, Paul Gage, Jean Lyons, Karen Tamulonis, Ellen Goldberg and Judy Ukleja. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) January Birthdays: Pictured from left to right are Midge Dawicki, Ted Pollack, Cathy McCarthy, Betty Pauley, Lydia Collier, Ralph Littlefield, Sandy Tozza and Mark DiGregorio. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) HERO | FROM PAGE 5 Flying Tigers came into being because the Japanese were invading China and slaughtering hundreds of thousands of Chinese,” Brown told The Saugus Advocate. “People who know nothing about the Flying Tigers have no idea how close we came to losing the war. The Flying Tigers were so famous there was a movie named after them, starring John Wayne,” he said. Two photos of Daniels – one of them of him in uniform and the other in his flight gear – flanked a photo of his badly shot-up aircraft after it crash-landed. The photos were provided courtesy of Edward Moore. Daniels received the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying HERO | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://4LvVBTRc5xzzCQXASRUJMnVT5nTMu_OyJolv4E4IY_8,`̰c>H$sn׉EmTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Page 9 “The Old Sachem” Red Sox Pitchers 2023 By Bill Stewart he Red Sox state that they have a bevy of pitchers for the 2023 season. The prediction of starters is Chris Sale, Nick Pivetta, James Paxton, Corey Kluber, Garrett Whitlock, Brayan Bello. The relievers are Tanner Houck, Josh Winckowski, Kutter Crawford, Michael Wacha, Connor Seabold and Austen Davis. Lastly are prospects Bryan Matta, Franklin German, Brandon Walter and Luis Perales. Sale is very questionable. He has had Tommy John surgery, broke a rib throwing a baseball, broke a fi nger trying to stop a hit and broke a wrist while bike riding, all since March of 2022. Since starting with the Red Sox, he has made 36 starts, and only T Pitcher Pivetta Sale Kluber Paxton Whitlock Houck Bello Crawford 50 11 in the past three years. Paxton is in the same category. He was expected to pitch last year but the Tommy John surgery did not go well, and he didn’t pitch last year. Both of these pitchers are possible starters, but will require constant watching for injuries. Kluber was obtained from the Rays and is a two-time winner of the American League Cy Young Award. He has pitched for the Indians, Rangers, Yankees and Rays. He is now 37 years old and relies on fi nesse rather than power – a power pitcher in his younger days. Houck and Whitlock have been around for a few years, and each has yet to prove to be a starter. Both have been used mostly as relievers. Pivetta is the only pitcher 114 75 113 71 57 12 9 2 3 9 8 Winckowski 5 7 7 We see from the stats that only Sale, Kluber, Paxton and Whitlock have winning records for their careers. Things don’t look good for the Sox 33 6 154 323 256 137 77 741 53 13 22 15 1678 1586 754 151 146 57 72 70 in 2023. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column The COVID-19 Update Town reports 23 newly confi rmed cases; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 23 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (Feb. 1). The new cases reported by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) over the past week increased the overall total to 10,470 confi rmed cases since the outbreak of the global pandemic in March of 2020, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. This week’s total was an increase of fi ve over the number of newly confi rmed cases reported last week. But there were no new COVID-19-related deaths over the past week, as the death toll remained at 105. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families aff ected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. Rocco Longo, Owner “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart that has been reliable over the past few seasons. He’s a Canadian from Victoria, 29 years old, and 6 foot 5. His background starts with Lambrick High School, New Mexico Junior College and the minor league Lehigh Valley Pigs. He is probably the only starter we can rely on at this point in time. I have gathered up some statistics on the pitchers mentioned and the career list is below. Wins Losses Games Innings Strikeouts ERA 40 784 2064 1683 831 103 164 55 79 44 5.02 3.03 3.31 3.59 2.73 3.02 4.71 5.47 5.89 about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.) WE'RE OPEN! www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. 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Crighton leads celebration for winner of third grade holiday art contest at belmonte STEAM Academy By Mark E. Vogler N ine-year-old Orly Diaz was the guest of honor last Friday (Jan. 27) at a special pizza party held in the library of the Belmonte STEAM Academy. Orly, joined by parents – David and Elizabeth Diaz – received a gift certificate from state Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) for winning the most recent holiday art contest that his office hosts every year. While munching on their pizza and drinking their bottled water – compliments of Crighton – Orly and the other students in Jennifer Nicolo’s third grade class also got to glean some personal stuff about the senator in a wide-ranging question and answer period. Every year since 2015, Sen. Crighton’s legislative office has hosted a holiday art contest for third graders in a new school from his district. Last Friday, the senator showed up in the library with six boxes of pizza, bottled water and enough postcards depicting Orly’s winning design for all of her classmates to officially announce the winner. “Her card was selected from dozens of outstanding submissions from her peers,” Crighton said in a message inside the postcard. “Orly’s colorful and imaginative drawing captures the beauty and joy of the holiday season,” he wrote. The winning holiday card featured a snowman amidst snowflakes with a sleigh full of presents nearby. Orly received a gift card. Crighton said he sat down with his son Nathaniel and daughter Eleanor to “look at every one of the cards” before picking the winner. A Q&A with the senator After the presentation to Orly, the third-graders got to ask the senator all about his job, his personal and family life and his childhood dreams. They learned he will be 40 in April; that football is his favorite sport; that he lives with his wife, son and daughter in a pet-free home; that his favorite fast food is the Express Burrito; that his middle name is Peter, after his grandfather; that his dream when he was growing up was to become an artist; and, of course, all Jennifer Nicolo’s third grade class joined state Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) in the library of the Belmonte STEAM Academy last Friday (Jan. 27). about his job as a legislator. Crighton, who chairs the Joint Committee on Transportation, has been in the Legislature for eight years – the first three as state representative for the 11th Essex House District. Knowing that there were local reporters in the room, Crighton smiled and wouldn’t give a direct answer to Kyle Richard’s question about “the most annoying part of your job.” “Everything is fun,” Crighton answered. “Sometimes people think politics is a bad thing,” he said. But the senator stressed “the best part of my job is you get to help people.” He also tried to emphasize to the young students the value of becoming good readers. “The biggest part of my job is reading,” Crighton said, noting all of the legislation and related material that winds up on his desk “every day.” “Reading is such a great skill and a valuable tool to have,” he said. Orly loves to read Orly, who was still basking in the thrill of winning the contest and being the center of attention of her classmates, agreed with the senator on the value of reading. “In the first grade, I won an award for reading,” Orly said. “My favorite subject is reading,” she added. She proudly displayed her holiday card design as classThird grade teacher Jennifer Nicolo, Orly Diaz showing off her winning holiday card and state Sen. Brendan Crighton (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) mates came up to congratulate her. “It’s really nice. I never won anything like this before,” Orly said. “In kindergarten, I won an award for being the kindest kid in the class,” she said. Her message to the kids: “Keep trying. Maybe your drawing will win one day.” Crighton called the third grade class “one of the most engaging” that he’s encountered during his visits to schools in his district. “Usually, I have to beg for questions,” the senator told the class. The class wasn’t expecting to be questioning the senator, according to their teacher, Jennifer Nicolo. The questions were spontaneous and not rehearsed in advance, she noted. “They were eager to learn what he did for a profession and how he got there,” said Nicolo, a 2003 Saugus High School graduate who has been an educator in Saugus Public Schools for 13 years. Nicolo said her favorite question from the students was the one asking him what he wanted to be when he grew up. “I like that one because we do a lot of goal setting,” Nicolo said. “I liked at first how they were curious about the laws he contributed to and his job as senator. And then they wanted to get to know him on a personal basis – like how many pets he had and how old he was,” she said. “At one point, I was a little nervous that I would have to think up some questions that the students could keep asking him. PIZZA PARTY | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://U-YPkEb_nJcuWfddABT2KSEATTvMrDH1sN1-NkeEjgc(<`̰c>H$sn׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Page 11 A Tribute to World Series Park Icon W Mass. baseball Coaches honor bob Davis for his longtime efforts to promote baseball in his hometown By Mark Vogler orld Series Park Supt. Bob Davis received a special tribute for his dedication to local baseball during the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association’s 56th Annual Convention held last weekend. The MBCA presented the Saugus resident with the 2023 Fred Ebbett Award, a major honor, which recognizes outstanding contributions to baseball in Massachusetts communities. “Bob Davis is a household word in Saugus and throughout the North Shore region for all he has done to help create then grow World Series Park into the showcase ballpark that it has become,” said Coach Steve Freker, who was head coach of Saugus High from 2014-2016 and serves as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA). Coach Freker nominated Bob for the Ebbett Award in November, and Davis was a unanimous selectee. Ebbett did tireless work as one of the founders of the MBCA in the 1960s and 1970s and served over 20 years as the organization’s first Secretary-Treasurer. Ten years ago, an award was named in his honor. Davis has been the man behind the construction, maintenance and improvement of World Series Park in Saugus since its creation in 2004. It was built solely on the contributions of Saugus residents and surrounding groups and businesses to honor the spirPIZZA PARTY| FROM PAGE 10 But the students were really interested in learning about him and his job as senator. And they asked some very good questions.” The student who asked the most controversial question – about “the most іannoying part” of the senator’s job – wasn’t disappointed with Crighton’s low-key response. “I think it was cool, being able to ask him all those questions today,” said eight-year-old Kyle Richard. “He told us a lot about himself and what he does. I would vote for him if I could. I like him. He’s nice and I think he’s very cool,” Kyle said. World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis received the 2023 Fred Ebbett Award from the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association last weekend. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) it of the 2003 Saugus American Little League team, which made it all the way to the U.S. Championship final game before falling to Boynton Beach, Fla., in that game. Back then, the town needed another baseball diamond to maximize the ongoing development of this talented crop of ballplayers. Bob was on the committee involved in the initial construction, and he has been superintendent ever since. Along the way, he has continued to spearhead improvements to the field, including a scoreboard, fieldhouse, dugouts, a batting cage and, most recently, the installation of lights. All the while, he has maintained the field meticulously. Those who use World Series Park, including the hometown team Saugus High Under the lights at World Series Park (Courtesy aerial photo to The Saugus Advocate by Jim Harrington) School Sachems, are treated to a top-notch field, immaculate dugouts and amenities and an overall great atmosphere. World Series Park has hosted everything from Babe Ruth State Tournaments to Special Olympics, and Bob’s tireless efforts – all time spent as a volunteer – to provide th e best for ballplayers and visitors from around the state, certainly make Bob a fine choice for the Ebbett Award, according to Freker. Davis is a Saugus native and 1958 Saugus High School graduate. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcasting in 1962 from Boston University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years (1962-68), discharging as a specialist fifth class. Davis worked at WHDH TV (the old Channel 5) as a television director for nine years. He taught a TV course at Graham Junior College in Boston. He later worked at WBZ TV for 31 years, directing news programing. He directed Evening Magazine for 13 years. He officially retired in 2005. But two years before that, he got involved in building World Series Park, and maintaining the park continues to be a fulltime, though volunteer, job for him. The World Series Park Committee, a nonprofit, charitable organization, maintains and manages the park, which has been hosting baseball games since 2005. Headlining last weekend’s event at the Four Points Sheraton in Wakefield was guest speaker Todd FitzGerald, head coach of the reigning #1-ranked high school baseball team in the nation, Stoneman Douglas High School of Parkland, Fla. Stoneman Douglas finished the 2022 spring season at 30-2 and were Florida 7A State Champions and National Champions by virtue of their #1 National Ranking by the National High School Baseball Association (NHSBCA) and Baseball America. Other noted speakers who participated included Boston College Head Coach Mike Gambino, Holy Cross Head Coach Ed Kahovec, Northeastern Assistant Coach Nick Puccio, Boston College Assistant Coach Greg Sullivan, MIT Assistant Coach Todd Carroll, Concordia University Head Coach Mark “Lunch” McKenzie, Wheaton College Assistant Coach Pete Pasquarosa, MBCA Advanced Physical Therapy Director Joe O’Connor and NHSBCA Director and Hall of Famer Tim Saunders, from Ohio. The best holiday card among third-graders at the Belmonte STEAM Academy was this card designed and created by nineyear-old Orly Diaz. State Sen. 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Senior captain for the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team Will Pinto cheers on his teammates during their match with Everett/Malden Wednesday night. The Saugus/Peabody wrestling team celebrated their seniors Thursday night before their match with the Everett/Malden team. Pictured here is senior Sean Golden with his mother Lisa. Max LaRusso of the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team works to submit a participant from the Everett/Malden Wrestling teams Thursday night during their match. Senior captain for the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team Will Pinto. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Lukas Fondulis of the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team works to bring his opponent from the Everett/Malden team to the mat during their match Thursday night at Peabody High School. Sam Merrill of the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team works to pin opponent from Everett/Malden during their match on Thursday. ׉ 7cassandra://kSYjnWZ-h-emsxUVxrTu5aDMX53UNNCQISyL_v9v-GU.`̰c>H$sn׉E]THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Page 13 Sam Merrill of the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team works to pin opponent from Everett/Malden during their match on Thursday. Rafael Batista of the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team works to keep his opponent from the Everett/Malden team down on the matte during their match Thursday night. Will Pinto celebrates after winning his match Thursday during their match uo with Everett/Malden. Members of the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team celebrate after their teammate scores another victory over the Everett/Malden team. Saugus/Peabody wrestling member Freddy Espinal works to take his opponent down during their ma t ch Thursday night. Antonio Anzalono of the Saugus/ Peabody wrestling team celebrates after a win over a participant from the Everett/Malden team. Senior captain for the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team Will Pinto works to take down his opponent being a wrestling match at Peabody high school Thursday night. Senior captain for the Saugus/Peabody wrestling team Will Pinto looks up at his fans in exciting after getting the win over his opponent Thursday. ׉ 7cassandra://jC7Y36G8QbvztAH14S77B6A1hGOMqsPbvECm3Uxqws41.`̰c>H$sn c>H$sn PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Zi7Y7pFCknuUxZYAalNcFRuc13zSs6KYyD3wJ9MhK7w`)׉ 7cassandra://mVsEpdfuYAvxd0VPKGghSQDlCSAtARoTSG8n9tsFh3o͐H`J׉ 7cassandra://dky28BRl1posnL6eSkaiy7RFrpo7v4bSIY_4_Vlk8ao+'`̰׉ 7cassandra://y-ArsOEYGwt-S6JIYXNOOWUE6nZ3l6xKYGc9--IXNjI ͠c>H$snPט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://0WKI_2Le0z6TFh2fQ4vKuXfTic8VY24XiaNl7I-7lCoı`)׉ 7cassandra://Vtbby6G_Ussn3M2WXzhVIZ5pI03KIG_T28LScRE4DNE͐`J׉ 7cassandra://AJnVUsaXo1BHxD99U4kn6cFEYlcsw8aST1mCKOFs2xk*#`̰׉ 7cassandra://LT3ogTjZ9sQM1dR5epZUyQYOf5f4cCRqum9VhsJ-88I4͠c>H$snQ׉E)Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Saugus boys repay Tigers with OT win B By Greg Phipps ack in December, the Saugus High School boys’ basketball team dropped a one-point decision in overtime at Lynn Tech. The two teams met in a rematch on Monday night at the Saugus gym. This time it was the Sachems who came out on the winning side. Monday’s matchup ended up being another overtime battle, as Saugus came back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force the OT session and eventually net a 70-64 victory. The win upped the Sachems’ overall record to 10-4. With the score even at 61 apiece after regulation, Saugus went on to outscore the visiting Tigers 9-3 in the extra period. Ben Tapia-Gately and Josh Osawe each poured home 19 points, while Max Anajjar (16) and Chris Flynn (12) also reached double digits in scoring. It was Flynn’s clutch three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation that tied the game at 61 and set up the overtime session. Head Coach Joe Bertrand also cited the pressure free-throw shooting of seniors Tapia-Gately, Anajjar and Osawe down the stretch. Bertrand said his squad was able to gather itself after falling behind by 10 three minutes into the fourth period. “We called a timeout, regrouped and locked in as a team on defense,” he said. “We turned some big steals into easy points. Our defense stepped up again and we got the big stop(s) we needed.” The Sachems went into the halftime locker room trailing by seven at 32-25 and were behind by six entering the final quarter. When the two teams played each other Sachem girls get by Winthrop in thriller Saugus’s Josh Osawe drove the baseline in first half action against Lynn Tech on Monday night. Saugus’s Max Anajjar took a mid-range shot over a Lynn Tech defender on Monday. Saugus’s Ashleen Escobar came up with a key performance by scoring 23 points in last Friday’s close win over Winthrop. (Advocate photo by Greg Phipps) By Greg Phipps W Sachems forward Chris Flynn looks to go to the basket against Lynn Tech. at Lynn Tech earlier this season, the Tigers escaped with a 62-61 overtime triumph. The Sachems had won five of their last six games – the lone loss coming against Div. I state powerhouse Beverly – entering Wednesday night’s home game against KIPP Academy. The Sachems are scheduled to travel to Salem for a contest against the Witches Friday night. ith each passing game, the Saugus High School girls’ basketball team is demonstrating its grit. The Sachems found themselves in a tight tussle last Friday night at home against Winthrop but were able to produce a hard-fought, 63-61 overtime victory. The Sachems were behind 30-27 at halftime and found themselves facing a 44-39 deficit after three quarters. Saugus was able to outscore the visitors 16-11 over the next eight minutes to bring the contest to an extra period tied at 55. A huge three-point shot by Ashleigh Moore late in regulation helped pave the way for the OT period. With Saugus trailing 61-58 late in the overtime period, Peyton DiBiasio sank two free throws to decrease the deficit to one, and Ashleen Escobar connected on two more to give the Sachems a 62-61 lead they would hold on to. Madi Femino made a key steal and DiBiasio added another free throw to account for the final margin. Winthrop had one last opportunity at the line in the waning seconds but missed the first of two free throws and had to attempt an intentional miss to try and grab the rebound. It didn’t work and the final buzzer sounded, as Sachem players stormed the court in celebration. Saugus Head Coach Mark Schruender described it as “probably the most exciting game” he’s ever coached. “It was back-and-forth, wire-to-wire, you name it,” he told the press afterward. Escobar had perhaps her best game of the season, at Saugus’s Isaiah Rodriguez beat a Lynn Tech player to a loose ball on Monday as teammate Ben Tapia-Gately trailed the play. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) least offensively, as she poured in 23 points to help lead the Sachems. DiBiasio once again was a factor on the scoring side by finishing with 18 points. Schruender also cited Jessica Bremberg for her strong defensive play. The win improved the Sachems to 9-4 overall on the season. Saugus played at Triton on Wednesday and is scheduled to host Salem on Friday night (7 p.m. tip off) ׉ 7cassandra://dky28BRl1posnL6eSkaiy7RFrpo7v4bSIY_4_Vlk8ao+'`̰c>H$sn!׉E\THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Page 15 Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T u B’Shvat is the Jewish festival often called the Birthday of the Trees. It is celebrated from sundown Sunday, Feb. 5 to sundown Monday, Feb. 6 this year. Ruth Berg and Randy Abber sent me some information on this holiday. In Israel, it is often celebrated by planting trees, but in our climate the ground is generally frozen in February. Other traditional ways to celebrate include feasting with a variety of traditional fruits, while being mindful of the many gifts of nature that come to us from trees and other plants. Some people take care to eat 15 different fruits to correspond with the date, since Tu B’Shvat falls on the 15th day of the 11th month of the year in the Jewish calendar. It is also a time for appreciating the environment so has sometimes been called the Jewish Earth Day. As the “Birthday of the Trees,” the date indicates when trees begin to bud and start their new year, an indicator of spring. Even in our climate, if you are observant, you may see the beginnings of green new growth on many plants even if it will be a few months before we see new leaves emerge. Hopefully, by then we will see seedling trees sprouting in the woods, especially in the fire-ravaged areas of Breakheart Reservation. With Valentine’s Day approaching, heart-shaped wreaths are appearing on doors, and the shops are full of gifts and cards. All year round, there is a heart-shaped greeting at the entrance to Saugus Iron Works, but many people pass by without noticing. The gate at the front entrance has a latch with fancy iron details, including flower forms and a heartshaped leaf with a ladybug on it. This fanciful detail was made by a blacksmith at the Iron Works after the National Park Service took over the site in the latter part of the 20th century. Anyone with a clear view to the north recently may have been treated to a view of the greenish comet named C/2022 E3 (ZTF), which is passing through the solar system for the first time in 50,000 years. It is passing between the Big and Little Dippers and will be closer to Mars as the week goes on. It will continue to be visible on clear nights for the next few weeks, but brightness of the sky around the full moon on February 5 may make it more Northern bayberry grows at the front door of an office building at Saugus Iron Works. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A bouquet of pale yellow carnations, pale purple and white mums and pink roses is a pleasant way to bring soft color indoors in winter. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) difficult to see the comet. In addition to being known as Groundhog Day, yesterday (Feb. 2) is a Christian holy day known as Candlemas. One tradition, from the days before electric lights, is to bring candles to the church to be blessed on that day. Northern bayberry (Formerly Myrica pensylvanica, but some scientists argue it should now be called Morella pensylvanica) is an iconic New England species historically associated with local candle making. Two large bayberry shrubs grow on each side of the front door of 232 Central St., a former house now used as offices for Saugus Iron Works. A common native plant in coastal areas, several bayberries can also be seen in other areas of Saugus, including Rumney Marsh Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). The small berries, which can remain on the shrubs through the winter, have a pale grayish, waxy coating which is the part of the plant used to make candles. The wax layer is very thin, and the berries themselves quite tiny, so you will need to boil a lot of berries to make a single candle. Usually, the bayberry wax is mixed with beeswax, but the distinctive bayberry fragrance is still very noticeable. Most gift shops on Cape Cod seem to be heavily scented with bayberry from all the candles, soaps and other items that evoke a strong sense of New England’s iconic scent. The leaves are semi-evergreen, which means that at least some of the foliage remains on the plant for part or all of the winter. The two shrubs in front of 232 Central still have most of their foliage. Bayberries can reach 10-15 feet tall if not pruned. Very salt tolerant, bayberry is able to grow in very infertile soils because the roots host bacteria that “fix” nitrogen from the air. Staminate (male) and pistillate (female) flowers are on separate shrubs, so isolated plants cannot produce berries. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. 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On the plus side, the people who attended seemed to be very enthused about the fact that this precedent-setting forum – cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library – is providing residents of all 10 precincts an opportunity to get acquainted with key issues and challenges in precincts all over town. The forum, of course, also provides residents of all precincts the opportunity to meet their Town Meeting Members and hear what they have to say. Residents also have a chance to get up to the microphone and speak their mind in a constructive and positive fashion (without being interrupted) about major concerns and issues. With town elections set for November, voters in every precinct will be better informed on the issues and where candidates stand in the respective Town Meeting races. One encouraging thing I observed was that several residents in other precincts came to watch out of curiosity. Some of them said they wanted to get an idea about the forum format before attending their own forum. Town Meeting Members Susan C. Dunn and Mark J. Bell sat at the front table and led off with opening statements before Precinct 1 residents in —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK the audience were allowed to speak from the lectern. Dunn and Bell both welcomed the opportunity to share their views with residents in their precinct. Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace and Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta also sat in on the forum and were allowed to speak after the residents had their chance. Also a very positive aspect of Monday night’s forum is that folks who couldn’t attend can still view Vimeo Saugus TV on Channel 8 via a computer at any time during the day. You can also watch it on cable television. The first scheduled airing will be Sunday (Feb. 5) at 11 a.m. Residents will be able to watch “Saugus Over Coffee” again on Wednesday (Feb. 8) at 12:30 p.m. On the downside, it was disappointing that three of the Town Meeting members didn’t attend. Anthony Arone told me he couldn’t make it because he was involved in firefighting training. Sue Paloma texted just before the forum to let me know that she couldn’t make it because of an illness. And Christopher Jones also missed the forum. He didn’t respond to invitations mailed and emailed to him in advance. It was also disappointing that there were more residents from outside Precinct 1 attending than those living in the precinct. But as the election season draws nearer, expect to see larger precinct audiences and greater participation by Town Meeting member. Stay tuned. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 2 – Feb. 13 Precinct 3 – March 13. Precinct 4 – April 17 Precinct 5 – May 8 Precinct 6 – June 12 Precinct 7 – July 10 Precinct 8 – Aug. 14 Precinct 9 – Sept. 11 Precinct 10 – Oct. 23 Please check with The SauGUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who’s being sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper between now and Tuesday at Noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant at 330 Central St. in Saugus. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) gus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www. saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s Vimeo page within a day or two after the event (www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision). Comedy at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant set its latest comedy lineup featuring Robbie Printz on Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Here’s the rest of this month’s lineup: Feb. 10: Frank Santorelli – 8 p.m. – $20 Feb. 17: Paul Gilligan – 8 p.m. – $20 Feb. 24: Mike Donovan – 8 p.m. – $20 Here’s the comedy lineup for March: MARCH 3: Paul D’Angelo – 8 p.m. – $20 MARCH 10: Corey Rodrigues – 8 p.m. – $20 MARCH 24: Jimmy Dunn – 8 p.m. – $20 Tickets are $20 and show time is 8 p.m. at the Kowloon Restaurant (Route 1 North in Saugus). For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781233-0077. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announces Bingo every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week with a grand prize set at the finale in March. A full Chinese gourmet spread is available during Bingo – featuring pupu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau’s chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shi pork, salt and pepper calamari and sushi – along with a full bar menu, including the signature mai tais and scorpion bowls. Celebrating the Saugus High band The Saugus Historical Society is planning its spring season of programs and a new exhibit that will open in March. The exhibit will feature Saugus High School Band memorabilia from several time periods and some color day posters recently donated to the society. Anyone who was a band member at any time, or who had an ancestor who was a band member, is invited to share some of their memories. Please call Saugus Historical Society President Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 to share your story. “We are looking for some anecdotes and stories from people involved in Saugus High School Band at any time,” Laura said. “The Historical Society is putting together a display of band uniforms, parents’ jackets, photos etc. which will be ready by the first meeting in the Spring,” she said. Laura can be reached at 781231-5988. Craft Fair and Flea Market The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 will host an indoor craft fair and flea market on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus. A snow date has been set for Feb. 25. Vendors/ Table cost: $25. There will be refreshments, a Cash Bar and Raffles. To reserve a table or obtain more information, please call Paul Giannetta at 978-2391392. Food Pantry notes: The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, January 27) from 9:30-11 a.m. Two “Shout Outs” It’s always great to have multiple “Shout Outs.” We had two this week. Sue Fleming offered the first one: “I would like to give a Shout Out to Laura Eisener for her very enjoyable and informative gardening column each week. The photos are fantastic and she always gives some interesting information on the plants and flowers she writes about. It reminds us that even though it is winter right now there is still a lot of beauty in our world!” “The Sketch Artist” offered the second “shout out”: “Hello I’d Love to give a nice loud shout out to Hammersmith Family Restaurant 330 Central Street Saugus, Ma. 01906 (1781-233-8089) for sponsoring the winner’s prize $10.00 Gift Certificates for the ‘Guess Who Got Sketched Contest’. Debbie, your food is prepared excellent and of top quality! Hammersmith is a wonderful place for enjoyable lunches & hearty breakfasts in a welcoming atmosphere surrounded in the midst of neighbors and friends. “THANKYOU!!!” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. We have a winner! Congratulations to Carole Drake for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Carole was one of several readers answering correctly. But she was the only one THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://FqxKWNUCTMHpLAPyMb7xai9iXDSWjC87l3QjJksLAhA'`̰c>H$sn#׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Page 17 THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 16 to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “Almost ten years later, and this man proudly keeps the torch his wife once held burning brightly. “Last week’s sketch is of a promise keeper and wind beneath her wings. Mr. Bill Leuci. “Mr. Leuci met his wife Janet, in a Woburn School where they both taught. One day he invited her out for coffee and they knew they were meant for each other. Four kids later and a passion for her fantastic Italian cooking and they still found the time to be a voice for Saugus and achieve many wins for the betterment of Saugus. “Bill and Janet supported one another with efforts to advocate for Saugus against happenings that negatively affected residents. One such … was the blasting that was causing problems to surrounding neighborhoods. Through meetings in their home, being a strong voice, a leader to many, they made a huge difference to suffering Saugonians. “Together as a team with Bill‘s wife as a trusted leader and Town Meeting Member they assisted and protected neighborhoods from the Trimont/ Aggregate Industries blasting that was affecting nearby houses. Although humble, Janet was known as a voice for the voiceless. “Janet loved walks through Breakheart Reservation and spending times with family and Grandchildren and cooking gravies and large spreads of old fashioned home Italian cooking! “Bill Leuci was a giving, generous, encouraging man to his wife’s talents and gifts encouraging her to shine. Bill who is talented, accomplished and humble in his many outreaches, preferred to step back and let this brilliant light beam Janet, shine her radiance throughout Saugus. “Janet was a caring voice on several organizations; including Saugus Actions Volunteers for the Environment. “Janet passed away in 2013 after living with and losing a battle to cancer. Janet’s Legacy continues; a few years later, on a windy Sunday, a building was dedicated in memory of Janet M. Leuci. A Moon Glow juniper tree was planted at … 91 Denver Street at the Janet M. Leuci Residence in memory of Janet and all she had done to save the environment. It’s been ten years since Janet passed...and in 2023 Bill faithfully keeps his promise and serves on the Conservation Commission and keeps Janet’s Saugus Town Meeting Member Precinct Four seat filled with her essence and his presence. If one were to add the times together Janet and Bill served in this seat, it would be for over three decades. “Having had the privilege one day to listen to a glimpse of this man’s journey, one could feel the genuine warmth. Mr. Bill Leuci exuded a boyish charm (which I tried to capture in the sketch lol) … he was polite to conversation and open to discussing his wife’s accomplishments. Kept thinking of the song, ‘Wind Beneath (Her) Wings’ … “Thankyou “Yours truly, “The Sketch Artist “P.S. The New Sponsor for the next FIVE winners will be JIMMY’S STEER HOUSE, at 114 Broadway (RT. 1 North) in Saugus.” Getting it straight: We have a couple of corrections to make for last week’s paper. In our story on Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon being placed on unpaid leave, we reported incorrectly that the previous School Committee had voted unanimously in approving a five-year contract with a starting salary of $196,000. Former School Committee member Arthur Grabowski, while supportive of the hiring, was the lone member opposing the 5-year pact. “I strenuously objected to a five year term.And voted against it, citing a three year term would not bind the town for an extra two years should things not work out,” Grabowski wrote in an email. “How prophetic of me...thanks. 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Ron Tamulonis had guessed correctly. But apparently his winning answer left in voicemail was overlooked. He was the only reader to recognize First Baptist Church Reverend Leroy Mahoney and First lady Natavia Mahoney. Ron did receive a $10 gift certificate after we discovered the glitch in our voice mail answering system. Legion breakfasts on Friday mornings Saugus American Legion Post 210 hosts its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t afford the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! Compost/Recycling DropOff Site schedule The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site closed for the winter season on Dec. 10. The site will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of the month in February and March, weather permitting. The dates are Saturday, February 18, and Saturday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, at 781-231-4036 with any questions. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are also some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Dragon Eye: On Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room, children in Grades 5 and up will be able to sculpt a dragon eye that’s fierce or friendly, using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint – and, if time allows, make a dragon egg. Please register in advance. Call 781-231-4168 or visit the Events Calendar (http:// www.eventkeeper.com/code/ ekform.cfm?curOrg=SAUGUS&curName=2023/02/07_ Dragon_Eye) Join our Teen Advisory Board: First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; Grades 5 and up; meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! sauguspubliclibrary.org – 781-231-4168 Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Feb. 20. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club, from all accounts, is a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk. https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/new-manga-animeclub.../ – Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass. Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with the continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun, no experience necessary! We have pencils and colorTHIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Feb. 5 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Feb. 6 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Health Meeting from Feb. 6. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Saugus Over Coffee from Jan. 30. Precinct 1 is highlighted. Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Boys Basketball vs. Gloucester from Feb. 7. Friday, Feb. 10 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Hockey vs. Masconomet from Feb. 8. Saturday, Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – What’s Cookin’? with Amanda. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** ing pages ready and waiting. See you there! Space is limited; please call to register: 781-231-4168 X 3106. When: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. Where: Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Brooks Room on the second floor. Book Sale Special continues: Library Director Alan Thibeault offered the following announcement: “Due to popular demand, the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are extending their January Book Sale special – $4 for a bag of books – through the month of February. “Come to the ongoing Book Sale in the Saugus Public Library’s Community Room and bring your own bag (or purchase one of ours) and fill ‘er up for just $4. “Also…we are still accepting donations of adult fiction and children’s books – in excellent condition only, of course. We regret that we cannot accept non-fiction titles, encyclopedias, text books, workbooks, instruction manuals etc. And, please…no yellowing, mold, mildew, excessive wear & tear, stains, or unpleasant odors. “Proceeds from the Book Sale benefit the New Friends who support programs and other offerings here at the Library.” First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Scholarship available to Saugus High students Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is accepting applications from high school seniors through the Lique Human Services Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and who have made an impact in their community or the world through community service. The Lique Human Services Scholarship will be awarded to two seniors who attend one of the eight high schools located in GLSS’ service area – including Saugus High School. The scholarship is named in memory of Vince Lique, the Agency’s long-time Executive Director, who devoted his career to helping others, particularly vulnerable senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities, demanding that all people be treated with dignity and respect. “Vince’s legacy is firmly rooted in his compassion for people. He measured success by the quality of his service to and advocacy for others,” said Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ Chief Executive Officer. “I believe in Vince’s theory that one’s individual success is directly related to the benefits received by those around us. The Lique Human Services scholarship honors the man and his service by encouraging others to do the same.” Applications are available through each high school’s guidance office or can be completed online at www.glssnet/ LiqueScholarship. Completed applications are due on or before Friday, April 7. Local author publishes on Amazon Brunislaw (Benji) Wozniak, a Lynn resident and member of Sharon Sneaker Crew out of Saugus, recently published a book on Amazon. His book – “Hodge Podge: Short Stories and Poems” – centers around historical locations in Lynn, such as Dungeon Rock. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/ families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/ tuna/vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail. com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter. com/HealthySaugus About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea or an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net, or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. ׉ 7cassandra://HohyAFNwRA6uL3RMm_dHErKwrsFXj9ukpAserS3jxGM#`̰c>H$sn%׉E&QTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 HERO | FROM PAGE 8 THE DERMODY SJC CASE O n January 27, 2023 the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court handed down a decision in favor of MassHealth with respect to Medicaid annuities required benefi ciary designations. This was a long-awaited decision by members of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law attorneys. Several members of the Massachusetts Chapter presented an amicus curiae brief in favor of the plaintiff in the lawsuit, Laurie A. Dermody. The case was originally heard in the Superior Court in 2017 and the SJC granted an application for direct appellate review. Robert G. Hamel purchased a Medicaid annuity issued by Nationwide Life in order to seek approval for his wife Joan Hamel’s MassHealth application. He named the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the remainder benefi ciary to the “extent of benefi ts paid”, and his daughter Laurie A. Dermody as the contingent benefi ciary. Upon Robert’s death, prior to having received all of the monthly payments under the annuity policy, Laurie brought suit against MassHealth and Nationwide contending that she, rather than the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was entitled to the remainder of the annuity payments. A Medicaid annuity is a last-minute strategy to take excess assets off of the table by purchasing it with those excess assets thereby creating a non-countable income stream for the spouse who is at home, thereby qualifying the spouse in the nursing home for MassHealth benefits. Congress intended on providing the at home spouse with enough income to pay for monthly living expenses and not to be impoverished. The SJC reasoned that Congress’ intent when it passed the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) was to name the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the remainder benefi ciary on any Medicaid annuity, regardless of whether or not the annuity was purchased by the institutionalized spouse or the community spouse. If the community spouse outlives the term of the annuity (e.g. fi ve years of monthly payments), then he or she will have enjoyed the benefi t of those monthly payments over that fi ve year period. Upon the community spouse’s death in that situCross, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Purple Heart for his volunteer service. “In spite of its damage he was able to get it back safely to his home base and made it out okay,” Brown wrote of Daniels’ damaged aircraft. Brown also noted some ination, there are no remaining payments left and no balance remaining that could be paid to the State. However, if the community spouse dies in year two or three, for example, the remaining balance of the annuity must be paid to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to repay it for any MassHealth benefits paid for the institutional spouse while in the nursing home. Any remaining balance after that can then be paid to the children. Elder law attorneys have been unsure as to whether or not the annuity benefi ciary designation could state “Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the extent of benefits paid on behalf of the community spouse”. The hope was that so long as the community spouse never went into a nursing home and qualifi ed for MassHealth benefi ts, upon his or her death, the insurance company would make payment of the remaining balance to the children. This SJC case makes it clear that will not be the case. The community spouse will simply have to live for the entire term of the annuity policy in order to protect all of that money. Otherwise, the state must be paid off in full fi rst before the children can receive anything. The SJC stated that the DRA requires the State to be named the primary remainder benefi ciary on the death of the community spouse. The SJC did hold that the Medicaid annuity met all other requirements of the statute and was an eff ective strategy in order to achieve MassHealth approval for Joan Hamel. As a further note, the look-back period was extended from 3 years to 5 years under the Defi cit Reduction Act of 2005. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. teresting trivia about the origin of the plane’s name, Lucy Bowels. “He suff ered from dysentery much of the time he served in Asia, and he jokingly named his plane accordingly,” Brown wrote. Following his discharge in 1945, Daniels became a Metropolitan District Commission police offi cer and later served as a Major in the Air Force Reserve, according to the calendar story. DANIELS | FROM PAGE 3 at the age of 61, after a lengthy illness. In his obituary it stated that he served as a Town Meeting member for several years, a member of the VFW, and a longtime member of the Saugus Lions Club. The notice also included a small outline of his service record. Anyone who knew Walter during his lifetime knew that he was a good family man, a dedicated town official, and had served his country well. But it wasn’t until years after his death that the true depth of his character, together with an impressive war record, was revealed. Part Two - A hero for more than one day Several family members, his nephews, Peter Daniels and Eddie Moore, along with Ed’s son Walter, were invited to attend a reunion with their uncles’ war buddies several years ago and it was at that reunion when his family discovered another amazing side of their uncle. What the family learned was that there were books written about him, that he saved many fellow pilots during combat and that he fl ew over 100 missions for the Flying Tigers. According to a book written by Donald S. Lopez entitled, “Into the Teeth of the Tiger,” Walter was a member of the Flying Tigers Squad of pilots who participated in one of the most remarkable air campaigns of World War II in the war against the Japanese in China. “God is my Co-pilot,” written by Col. Robert L. Scott, tells of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) also known as the Flying Tigers under the direction of General Claire L. Chennault. The tacDANIELS | SEE PAGE 20 Sa Page 19 Say nir a y nior How to Cover y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Dental Care in Retirement Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees fi nd aff ordable dental care? Uninsured Al Dear Al, Unfortunately, about twothirds of U.S. retirees don’t have dental insurance today. Without coverage from traditional Medicare, and with private dental insurance typically costing too much to be feasible, most seniors are stuck paying full out-of-pocket prices every time they visit a dentist. While there’s no one simple solution to affordable dental care there are a variety of options that can help cut your costs. Here’s where to look. Medicare Advantage: While dental services are mostly excluded under original Medicare, many Medicare Advantage plans do provide coverage for dental care, but it’s usually very limited. Medicare Advantage plans are government approved health plans (usually HMOs and PPOs) sold by private insurance companies that you can choose in place of original Medicare. To shop and research Advantage plans in your area visit Medicare.gov/ plan-compare or call 800633-4227. Dental insurance: If you have gum problems and need extensive dental care, a dental insurance plan may be worth the costs versus paying for care yourself. Monthly premiums for individual plans range from about $20 to $80. A typical plan includes two or three cleanings and checkups per year, but these plans will likely have a waiting period – anywhere from a few months to a few years – before coverage for more expensive procedures kicks in. To fi nd dental plans in your area, see eHealthInsurance.com. Dental savings plans: While savings plans aren’t as comprehensive as insurance, they are a good option for those who don’t have dental insurance. How this works is you pay an annual membership fee – around $80 to $200 a year – in exchange for 10 to 60 percent discounts on service and treatments from participating dentists. To find a savings plan, go to DentalPlans.com (or 888632-5353) where you can search for plans and participating dentists, as well as get a breakdown of the discounts off ered. Veterans’ benefits: If you’re a veteran enrolled in the VA health care program or are a benefi ciary of the Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), the VA off ers a dental insurance program that gives you the option to buy dental insurance through Delta Dental and MetLife at a reduced cost. The VA also provides free dental care to vets who have dental problems resulting from service. To learn more about these options, visit VA.gov/dental or call 877-222-8387. Cheaper dental care: Because prices can vary by dentist, one way to ensure you get a good deal on your dental care is to call multiple provides and compare prices. To get an idea of what diff erent dental procedures cost in your area, see FairHealthConsumer.org. If you’re paying cash, it’s also perfectly reasonable to ask your dentist for a discount. There are also a number health centers and clinics that provide low-cost dental care to those in need. And all university dental schools and college dental hygiene programs off er dental care and cleanings for less than half of what you would pay at a dentist’s office. Students who are supervised by their professors provide the care. See TeethWisdom. org to search for a center, clinic or school near you. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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Maraia and his wife Tricia of Saugus; three grandchildren, Christopher, Jr. and his wife Jaclyn, Tiana and Jacqueline; two sisters, Janice Nassise of Easton and Diane Martorano of Everett. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Stephen A. Maraia and Albert A. Maraia, Jr. and four brothers, Andrew, Gaetano, Robert and Joseph Jr. Biondo. Relatives and friends were O f Saugus.Died on Monday, January 23rd at the Faulkner Hospital in Boston at the age of 83.She was the wife of the late Albert A. Maraia. Born in Boston and raised in the West End and Somerville, Mrs. Maraia was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vincenza (Tarantino) Biondo. She was a graduate of Burdette Junior College and was a legal secretary for many years. Angela was co-founder of the Sons of Italy, Figle D’Italia Lodge #2692. Mrs. Maraia is survived by DANIELS | FROM PAGE 19 tics that Chennault taught were so successful against the Japanese that the Flying Tigers became legend. July of 1944 was the second anniversary of the formation of the 23rd Fighter Group from the disbanded AVG. Although the American Volunteer Group served in combat for only six months, its record was amazing: 299 Japanese aircraft destroyed in the air, with the loss of only eight P-40s in combat. Even more important than the numbers, was the defeat of the up-to-then invincible Japanese. According to fellow pilots, Walter Daniels was one of the bravest. He was an expert navigator in the cockpit using the strength of the P-40 diving speed and rugged construction to overcome the maneuverability of the Zeros and Oscars. Taught by Brig. General Cheninvited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Tuesday, January 30. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Wednesday, followed by a funeral mass in Our Lady of Assumption Church, 758 Salem St., Lynnfield. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Angela’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org Louise D. (Augelli) Quaglieri O f Saugus entered into eternal rest at home, on nault, the Flying Tigers were instructed to keep up their speed and never try to overturn a Japanese fighter. If one attempted to evade with a right turn, the pilots were taught to keep diving, then climb up to attack again. The Flying Tigers earned their reputation for being fearless and deadly. Although glamorized in movies, the fighter pilots lived a precarious existence in a remote sector of the war. Intense air action over enemy territory alternated with long interludes of boredom and inactivity. Life was austere with poor food, bouts of dysentery, rat-infested barracks and irregular mail deliveries. Heavily laden C-47s and C-46s kept the Fourteenth Air Force going by flying supplies over the Hump (the Himalayas) from India. In the book, “Into the Teeth of the Tiger,” Lt. Lopez wrote the following about Danny Daniels; “Lt. Lopez reported that ‘Oscars’ Wednesday, February 1. Burial followed in the family lot at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Louise’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 would be sincerely appreciated. Arrangements by the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett. Lynanne M. (Catalano) Scaduto Thursday, January 26, 2023 after being in failing health. She was 97 years old. Born in Malden, Louise lived in Saugus for many years. She worked in the banking industry for most of her working life, starting as a teller and moving-up through the years to finally retire as a Vice President at the former Malden Savings Bank. She was the beloved daughter of the late Eugene and Antoinetta (DelRossi) Augelli; the dear and devoted mother of Donna L. Quaglieri of Saugus; the loving sister of Jennie Augelli and the late Aulga Augelli and Gloria Terminello. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Louise’s funeral Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus, (enemy planes) littered the sky and according to Chinese intelligence, there was also a lot of ground activity. Three flights of P-40s were being readied for a strafing mission in the Puchi Bridge area. When the planes reached the target area, they spotted large truck convoys. Two flights went down to strafe and one stayed up as top cover, but at only 3,000 feet because of the clouds. Suddenly they were jumped by 15 to 20 Oscars and Togos. Earl Green, my roommate, was shot down in flames and bailed out as did Moose Elker. Flash Segura shot one Oscar off Curt Scovill’s tail and damaged another. Danny Daniels, Walter’s name in the service, had dived away from the first attack, but looking back, he thought he saw two Japanese attacking P-40, so he turned back to help. When he attacked, he found out that all three were Oscars. His plane was clobbered but daughter of the late Ronald and Carole (Thompson) Catalano. She had been a resident of Saugus for the past 30 years. Lynnanne’s amazing work ethic was obvious in the paper industry where she worked for over 40 years for the same company starting as an intern and working her way up to GM. Lynnanne is survived by her son Vincent Scaduto of Saugus; five siblings, Ronald Catalano and his wife Camille of Wakefield, Sherri D’Amore and her husband Angelo of Everett, Diane Ricci and her husband John of Wakefield, Michael Catalano of Peabody and Rhonda McDermott of Saugus; her former husband Jason Scaduto of Saugus; as well as many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were O f Saugus.Formerly of Everett, died on Sunday, January 29th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer with her son and family by her side. She was 57 years old. Born and raised in Everett, Ms. Scaduto was the he managed to break away and head for home. At Hengyang we were told by the Net that our P-40s were coming back followed by a gaggle of Zeros. I was in the alert flight, so we jumped into the cockpits to intercept the Japanese. As we were starting our engines, Daniels’ P-40 came into view from the north, trailing a heavy stream of smoke. He came right in without lowering his wheels as his hydraulic system was shot out and he bellied it in. The plane slid right past our flight and Daniels dived out onto the wing and rolled off as the P-40 slowed to a stop. We took off immediately and headed north but the Japanese had turned back well short of Hengyang. We returned to land, anxious to see how Danny had fared. We found that he was okay except for a cut on his head where it had banged into the gunsight. He said that he was getting ready to bail out but decided he could make the field, not knowing that his hydraulics were gone. Later, the parachute rigger came into the alert shack to show us Danny’s’ chute. “It’s lucky you didn’t try to bail out, Lieutenant Daniels, your chute was hit by an incendiary bullet that came up through the seat.” Most of the silk was burned or charred and had he jumped he would have been killed. Luck was with him.” Lopez’s book is filled with excerpts of bravery, dedication and invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday February 2nd. A funeral mass will be held in St. Florence Church, 47 Butler Ave., Wakefield on Friday. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Caring for a Cure @ caringforacure.org. heroism by the Flying Tigers and he depicted Walter Daniels as being one of the finest. During his last few years, he did attend a few reunions of the 23rd Fighter Group, 75th Fighter Squadron and 14th Air Force. As a fighter pilot with Chennault’s Flying Tigers in the China-Burma-India Theater, his acts of heroism became well known among fellow pilots and some of his exploits finally made their way to family members. In his military career he earned two Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal. To the family of Lt. Walter Daniels, he was already a hero in their eyes, but learning of his fearless exploits and daring rescues of many of his fellow soldiers, only added to their respect for him. Walter gave so much to his town, his family and his country as a matter of course and he never considered himself a hero. Lt. Walter Daniels passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 1977, at Lynn Hospital and was buried alongside his son at Riverside Cemetery in Saugus and at his death, Town Meeting members stood for a moment of silence to honor his memory as a public servant and a brave and honorable World War II veteran. Singer David Bowie asked to be a hero for only one day, but Lt. Walter Daniels, of Saugus, Massachusetts, will live on as a hero in eternity. ׉ 7cassandra://WPFEktVk7MXN56TUwWcaWqrb8PzGmOH14OYKpiBXNTs&`̰c>H$sn'׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 3, 2023 Page 21 always white? 11. On Feb. 6, 1935, 1. On Feb. 3, 2019, against what opponent did the New England Patriots win a sixth Super Bowl title? 2. What does the “O” prefix in Irish names mean? 3. that never spoils? 4. What author of “Leaves of Grass” said, “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you”? 5. 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